Stainless Steel Tea Infuser for Loose Leaf Lactation Tea - Nourish Mama

I keep getting bits of leaf in my tea. How do I stop that?

Brew the leaves inside an infuser. Fill the Nourish Mama Stainless Steel Tea Infuser, sit it in your cup, and pour over boiling water. The leaves stay inside the ball while they steep. Lift it out when the tea is ready, and your cup stays clear of loose leaves.

I don't have time to fuss with a teapot. Is there a quicker way?

Yes. A ball infuser brews straight in your mug. Add a teaspoon of tea, drop it in, pour over boiling water and wait a few minutes. There's no teapot or strainer to wash afterwards. For a busy breastfeeding mum, that's one less job.

I want a cup of tea at a 3am feed without waking the house. What's easiest?

Fill the infuser with your tea before bed and leave it by the kettle with your mug. At the feed, pour boiled water over it, steep, and lift it out. No teapot to clatter. Or brew a cup before bed, lift the infuser out, and keep the tea in the fridge to drink cold.

My tea tastes weak or too strong. Am I brewing it wrong?

Usually it's the steep time. Each Nourish Mama tea lists its own steep time on its product page, from 3 to 10 minutes. Steep too short and it tastes weak. Steep too long and some blends turn strong. With an infuser, timing is simple: lift it out once your tea tastes the way you like it.

Which teas does the infuser suit?

The Nourish Mama Stainless Steel Tea Infuser is made for our loose leaf teas: Berry Bliss, Sweet Serenity, Lavender Lullaby and Rosy Radiance, plus the Fertility Tea for Women and Fertility Tea for Men. It works with any loose leaf tea in your cupboard too.

What is it made of?

The Nourish Mama Tea Infuser is a stainless steel ball infuser. It's a kitchen tool, not a food, so it has no ingredients or allergens. Rinse it before you use it for the first time.

Can I use it in a mug and a teapot?

Yes. Sit the ball in your mug for a single cup, or drop it into a teapot. For a full pot, a larger teapot strainer gives the leaves more room to open. Most people use the infuser in a mug, one cup at a time.

Is it the same infuser that comes in the gift sets?

The Sweet Serenity Lactation Tea Gift Set includes a stainless steel ball infuser. Our other tea sets with an infuser include it in the price, and each set's page lists what's in the box. If you already own a set with an infuser, a second Nourish Mama Stainless Steel Tea Infuser lets two people brew at once.

How do I use it?

Open the ball and add about a teaspoon of loose leaf tea. Close it, sit it in your mug, and pour over boiling water. Steep for the time your tea recommends, then lift the infuser out. Tip out the used leaves and rinse it.

How full should I fill it?

About half full is a good guide, around one teaspoon for a cup. Loose leaf tea opens up as it steeps, so the leaves need room to move and release their flavour. If you overfill the ball, the tea brews unevenly. For a stronger cup, steep longer rather than packing it tighter.

How do I clean it?

Tip the used leaves into your compost or bin, then rinse the infuser under warm water. A small brush helps clear leaves from the mesh. Let it dry fully before you put it away. The listing doesn't say whether it's dishwasher safe, so hand washing is the safe choice.

Is stainless steel a good material for a tea infuser?

Stainless steel is a common choice for kitchen tools that sit in hot water, such as kettles and strainers. It's sturdy and easy to rinse clean. The Nourish Mama Stainless Steel Tea Infuser is made for everyday brewing. Rinse it before first use.

Will the infuser get hot?

Yes. Metal heats up in boiling water, so take care when you lift the infuser out of your cup. Use a spoon if you need to, and let it cool for a minute before you open it to empty the leaves. Keep it out of reach of little hands while it's hot.

Will it change the taste of my tea?

Stainless steel is a popular material for tea tools because it doesn't add a flavour of its own. Rinse the infuser after each use so old leaves don't flavour your next cup. If you switch between teas, a quick rinse keeps each blend tasting the way it should.

Should I use an infuser or tea bags?

Nourish Mama teas are loose leaf, so they need an infuser, teapot or strainer. Loose leaf lets you choose your strength with more or less tea. A reusable infuser also means no paper filters to buy or throw away.

Infuser or teapot: which is better?

An infuser is best for one cup at a time, brewed straight in your mug. A teapot with a strainer suits brewing a pot to share, or a big batch to cool and ice. Many people use both: the infuser for a quick cup during a feed, the teapot for iced tea.

Why choose a reusable infuser over paper tea filters?

A stainless steel infuser is reusable, so there's nothing to throw away after each cup and nothing extra to buy. Paper filters work, but they're single use. The Nourish Mama Stainless Steel Tea Infuser rinses clean in seconds and is ready for the next cup.

How many infusers do I need?

One per person brewing at the same time. If you and your partner drink tea together, two saves taking turns. The Two To Tango Set includes two tea infusers with the Fertility Tea for Women and the Fertility Tea for Men.

Is it a good add-on to a tea gift?

Yes. Adding the Nourish Mama Stainless Steel Tea Infuser means she brews her first cup the day the tea arrives, with nothing else to buy. For a ready-made gift, the Sweet Serenity Lactation Tea Gift Set includes a stainless steel ball infuser in the box.

How do I order it, and how fast does it ship?

Add it to your cart with your Nourish Mama tea, so everything arrives together. Shipping is free within Australia on orders over $99. Otherwise it's a $12 flat rate within Australia and $15 to New Zealand. Questions? Email info@nellavosk.com.au.